Discussion on Cooperation Measures in Energy, Critical Minerals, and Maritime Sectors
Lee Juho, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister as well as Minister of Education, is meeting with the delegation from the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee at the Government Seoul Office Building on the 30th. Photo by Yonhap News
Lee Juho, Acting President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Education, met with the delegation from the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee at the Government Seoul Office Building on the 30th, and exchanged views on the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Lee welcomed the visit of the Natural Resources Committee delegation to Korea and expressed his appreciation for the continued exchanges at the parliamentary level between the two countries, as well as for the unwavering trust and support shown by the U.S. government and Congress for the resilience of Korean democracy.
The delegation stated, "The Korea-U.S. alliance is a strong and special partnership, and we are confident that it will continue to develop further based on multifaceted cooperation in the future."
Lee explained, "The governments of Korea and the United States are currently discussing economic cooperation measures in various fields, including energy, critical minerals, and maritime affairs. I hope that, through close consultations with relevant ministries during this visit, we will achieve meaningful outcomes."
The delegation remarked, "As a country leading advanced technology, Korea offers significant opportunities for cooperation in areas such as energy, critical minerals, and maritime affairs. We hope to further deepen our collaboration in these fields."
Lee emphasized that Korean companies are making substantial contributions to the U.S. economy, including job creation, through active investment in the United States. He also noted that support systems under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the CHIPS and Science Act are important conditions for stable investment in the U.S., and requested the continued interest of members of Congress in fostering a favorable investment environment.
The delegation responded, "Cooperation with Korea, which is a model ally and a major investment partner of the United States, is becoming increasingly important. We will continue our efforts at the congressional level to identify various ways to strengthen cooperation between our two countries."
Lee stressed that active people-to-people exchanges are the foundation of a strong Korea-U.S. relationship, and requested the attention and support of the U.S. Congress so that Korean students, who will lead the alliance in future fields such as the economy, technology, and culture, can fully focus on their studies.
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